Who We Are
We are a no-kill shelter funded strictly on donations and grants.Our dogs have indoor and outdoor kennels along with a small play area attatched to the building and another off leash area where they can romp with their playmates and volunteers.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Humane Society of Manatee County is to create a "No-Kill Community" where animals receive the compassion and respect they deserve
Our ongoing mission is to help all the animals in Manatee County by:
Reducing the pet over-population problem by providing several different spay/neuter programs..
Sheltering homeless animals until a "forever home" is found. There is no time limit on the animals that are waiting to be adopted at our shelter. They stay either at the shelter or in a foster home. Volunteers and foster homes are always desperately needed.
Empowering the community, through education, (children, as well as adults) to be responsible animal advocates.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Low Cost Spay/Neuter is available through our clinic. Some Manatee County residents may qualify for free surgeries, but low cost is available to anyone, no residency or income qualifications required. Fees range from $35-$50 for cats and $55-$65 for dogs. Proof of current rabies vaccinations is required. Other services available at time of surgery. Call 941-747-8808 x 302 for an appointment. Surgery is done Monday thru Friday.
ADOPTION PROGRAM – We encourage the public to visit our adoption center to work with our staff to find the perfect match to become a new addition to your home..
TNR PROGRAM - Trap/Neuter/Release Program. Cats (feral) at large are spayed or neutered; vaccinated for rabies and distemper, ear-notched for identification purposes at no cost. This is available to people who agree to become the owner, take responsibility for future care, health and maintenance of the cat. TNR clinics are held one Sundat a month, please call 941-747-8808 x 309 for more information.
FOOD PROGRAM - Dog and cat food is readily available at no cost for people experiencing temporary financial problems.
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
2515 14th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.
Manatee County Florida
Sarasota County Florida
Additional adoption info
Adoptions:
For more information on our adoptable pets, please call 941-747-8808 x 312. Be sure to check back often, as we frequently get new animals into the shelter. Please email or call the shelter to check the status of an available animal. All adopters MUST visit the shelter and complete all paperwork in person.
Requirements to Adopt:
-Identification Card
-Secondary Proof of Address
-Verbal or Written Approval from Landlord or HOA
-Proof of Current Rabies Vaccine for Currently Owned Pets
-If you are adopting a dog over 6 months old, please bring your resident dogs in for a meet and greet.
Adoption Fees:
-Kittens (< 6 months): $95
-Adult Cats (6 months – 6 years): $75
-Senior Cats (6 years & up): $45
-Puppies (< 6 months): $190
-Adult Dogs Under 25 lbs. (6 months – 6 years): $165
-Senior Dogs Under 25 lbs. (6 years & up): $90
-Adult Dogs Over 25 lbs. (6 months – 6 years): $150
-Senior Dogs Over 25 lbs. (6 years & up): $100
-Heartworm Positive Dogs: Adoption Fee + $50
What Adoption Fees Include:
-Cost of spaying and neutering
-Microchip
-Initial Deworming
-Up-to-Date Vaccinations
-FELV/FIV Test (felines only)
-Heartworm Test (canines only)
-6 months of Heartworm Prevention (canines only)
Adoption application
https://humanemanatee.org/shelter/adoption-procedures-and-guidelines/
Plant City, FL 33565
Tampa, FL 33688
P. O. Box 7336,
St. Petersburg,
FL
33734
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